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Oxford University Economic Recovery Project @OxEconRecovery

The OUERP brings together world leading economists, engineers, and policy experts to shape policy for a prosperous and sustainable future.

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How to unlock climate finance for fragile states. #ClimateCrisis #Climate #Finance #GreenFinance #carbon #emissions weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/h…

Here's how to unlock climate finance for fragile states

Communities affected by both the climate crisis and conflict are often neglected by donors, but climate finance solutions are available. Here's how.

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Venture capital investment in carbon and emissions-related technologies such as carbon capture hit $13.8 billion in 2022. #CarbonCapture #Carbon #Emisions reuters.com/markets/carbon/c…

Carbon tech investment defies venture capital downturn, says PitchBook

Venture capital investment in carbon and emissions-related technologies such as carbon capture hit $13.8 billion in 2022, close to a record high and defying a sharp drop in broader fundraising...

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A $39 trillion investor group, Alliance, said it’s advising its members that carbon offsets shouldn’t be the primary solution to greening their portfolios. #emissions #climatechange #carbonoffsets #NetZero bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

A $39 Trillion Investor Alliance Gives Warning on Carbon Offsets

A climate-change focused group of investors managing assets worth $39 trillion said it’s advising its members that carbon offsets shouldn’t be the primary solution to greening their portfolios.

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Yorkshire Water has announced plans to install up to 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across across sites and employee homes. #EVs #NetZero edie.net/yorkshire-water-to-…

Yorkshire Water to install up to 1,000 EV chargers across sites and employee homes - edie

Yorkshire Water has announced plans to install up to 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across its key sites and employee homes, as it ramps up efforts to reach its net-zero target.

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Most of the environmental effects of farmed chicken and salmon arise from the food the animals are reared on, new research suggests. #carbonfootprint #emissions #pollution theguardian.com/environment/…

Food for thought: carbon footprint of salmon and chicken farming mostly stems from feed, study...

Scientists hope emerging research into new types of animal feeds will make aquaculture more sustainable

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The Netherlands sets new nitrogen reduction targets for its transport, industry and energy sectors in a bid to safeguard biodiversity and accelerate the country’s climate transition. #energy #nitrogen #aviation #ClimateTransition bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Dutch Set Nitrogen Emissions Cuts for Energy, Aviation, Industry

The Netherlands sets new nitrogen reduction targets for its transport, industry and energy sectors in a bid to safeguard biodiversity and accelerate the country’s climate transition.

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‘Towards Net-Zero and Beyond’: Carlsberg makes progress on net-zero 2040 goal. #NetZero #ClimateAction edie.net/towards-net-zero-an…

‘Towards Net-Zero and Beyond’: Carlsberg makes progress on net-zero 2040 goal - edie

Danish brewer Carlsberg has brought the curtain down on its long-standing “together towards zero” climate strategy, with the company’s latest ESG report revealing that key carbon targets were...

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UK is in the final stages of negotiating a so-called Green Economy Framework agreement with Singapore, seeking to capitalize on its experience with new technologies to boost trade and investment. #Energy #Green #Transition #greenfinance bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

UK Closes In on Green Accord With Singapore to Boost Trade, Investment Post-Brexit

The UK is in the final stages of negotiating a so-called Green Economy Framework agreement with Singapore, seeking to capitalize on its experience with new technologies to boost trade and investment...

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Are there glimmers of economic hope as we begin 2023? After a tough year that included soaring inflation, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis, any signs of positivity are welcome. weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/e…

Are there glimmers of economic hope as we begin 2023?

The economic outlook darkened throughout 2022, but there are glimmers of hope in the new year.

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France, Germany protest U.S. green subsidies on Washington trip. #GreenSubsidies #greentechnologies reuters.com/markets/europe/i…

France, Germany protest U.S. green subsidies on Washington trip

France and Germany's economy ministers found a willingness in Washington to engage with Europe's concerns over subsidies for green technologies under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, but emerged...

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Astrophysicists propose geoengineering solution to climate warming, although skeptics still urge ‘massive’ fossil fuel cutbacks. #ClimateCrisis #emissions theguardian.com/science/2023…

A solution to the climate crisis: mining the moon, researchers say

Astrophysicists propose geoengineering solution to climate warming, although skeptics still urge ‘massive’ fossil fuel cutbacks

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With millions of acres of flat farmland, Ohio and Indiana are becoming leading US states for solar power development. #SolarEnergy #solarpanels #solarfarms #coalpower bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Solar Panels Are the Midwest’s New Cash Crop as Green Energy Booms

With millions of acres of flat farmland, Ohio and Indiana are becoming leading US states for solar power development.

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The IEA has put together a report that outlines how coal can be phased out without endangering energy security. #Coal #Energy #EnergyTransition #Emissions weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/c…

7 ways we can phase out coal without harming economies or energy security

Coal use must drop fast if we are to reach net-zero emissions. Here are 7 ways the IEA says we can achieve this, without hurting economies or energy security.

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The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue guidelines for regulated entities to boost green finance and mitigate climate-related financial risks. #Climate #greenfinance reuters.com/business/sustain…

India cenbank to issue norms to boost green finance, mitigate climate risks

The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue guidelines for regulated entities to boost green finance and mitigate climate-related financial risks, the central bank governor said on Wednesday.

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UK Government unveiled plans to develop a globally recognised certification scheme for low-carbon hydrogen production and generation. #Hydrogen #FossilFuels #NetZero edie.net/uk-government-to-le…

UK Government to lead on certification scheme for low-carbon hydrogen - edie

The UK Government has unveiled plans to develop a globally recognised certification scheme for low-carbon hydrogen production and generation, as it builds toward plans to host at least by 2030.

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COP28 Chief’s global tour begins with a defense of fossil fuels. #FossilFuels #EnergyTransition #COP28 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

COP28 Chief’s Global Tour Begins With a Defense of Fossil Fuels

Oil and gas will have a key role to play even as the world shifts to cleaner energy and climate talks should reflect the challenges of energy poverty, according to the president of this year’s COP...

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Nine global banks have invested a total of $45 million in a new carbon credit platform. #CarbonCredits #CarbonMarkets reuters.com/business/sustain…

Nine global banks invest $45 mln in carbon credit platform

Nine global banks have invested a total of $45 million in a new platform to help scale up transactions of voluntary carbon credits and make it easier for their customers to participate in the market.

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Ethically sourcing post-consumer recycled plastic is crucial to addressing the plastic crisis and achieving a more sustainable future. #plastic #plasticfree #recycle #sustainability weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/h…

Can we responsibly source post-consumer recycled plastic?

Ethical sourcing of post-consumer recycled plastic across the entire supply chain is crucial to addressing the plastic crisis and achieving a more sustainable future.

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Hydrogen and electric aircraft projects backed with fresh £113m of funding. #hydrogen #electric #decarbonise #aviation #emissions edie.net/hydrogen-and-electr…

Hydrogen and electric aircraft projects backed with fresh £113m of funding - edie

Some £113m is being funnelled into Rolls-Royce-led hydrogen aircraft projects and a separate electric aircraft project, as part of new blended finance from the UK Government and the private sector.

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Wind, water and solar energy is cheap, effective and green. We don’t need experimental or risky energy sources to save our planet says Mark Z Jacobson. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis theguardian.com/commentisfre…

We don’t need ‘miracle’ technologies to fix the climate. We have the tools now | Mark Z Jacobson

Wind, water and solar energy is cheap, effective and green. We don’t need experimental or risky energy sources to save our planet

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